Lean Production Supervisor

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain & Protein Technologies is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee a designated manufacturing operation, focusing on planning, performance metrics, and continuous improvement with emphasis on safety, quality, and delivery. The role reports to senior management and collaborates with multiple functions to drive Lean initiatives and GDP targets.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in manufacturing leadership, strong Lean and MS Office skills, and proven ability to manage cross-functional

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive leadership and management experience within a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience utilizing a Lean Production System as part of daily Management Standard Work.
• Must be able to think and act both strategically as well as tactically.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
• Excellent oral/written communication skills, including excellent interpersonal skills, and relationship-building across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, evaluate, and develop team to successfully achieve Safety,SCOT, Lean Transformation and other KPIs for the designated business unit.
• Champion team use of leadership and systematic problem-solving to accomplish objectives.
• Exceed annual safety performance indicators measured by recordable injury rate, lost time incident rate, and 100% safety audit compliance.
• Achieve 100% Delivery indicator in coordination with other Senior Production Managers in the plant.
• Determine and exceed schedule attainment targets, collaborate with Production Control to eliminate backorders, and support lean transformation through GDP indicators.

Skills

Lean leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

MS Office

Team development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grain & Protein Technologies is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee a designated manufacturing operation, focusing on planning, performance metrics, and continuous improvement with emphasis on safety, quality, and delivery. The role reports to senior management and collaborates with multiple functions to drive Lean initiatives and GDP targets.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in manufacturing leadership, strong Lean and MS Office skills, and proven ability to manage cross-functional